BambooHR vs Zoho Recruit:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, BambooHR had more branded searches than Zoho Recruit among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand. BambooHR had about 1,000 branded searches, while Zoho Recruit had 40. BambooHR made up 7.9% of all applicant tracking system searches we track, and Zoho Recruit accounted for 0.31%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about applicant tracking systems, BambooHR and Zoho Recruit each appeared in three of the five answers. Zoho Recruit was mentioned before BambooHR in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
BambooHR, about 25 searches for every 1 for Zoho Recruit
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Zoho Recruit, named ahead of BambooHR in 3 of 5 answers
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Top applicant tracking systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BambooHR was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zoho Recruit was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Zoho Recruit was listed before BambooHR in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Workable1st
Employment Hero2nd
Breezy HR3rd
Zoho Recruit4th
Teamtailor5th
JobAdder6th
BambooHR7th
Greenhouse8th
Lever9th
Bullhorn10th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Workable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Employment Hero3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BambooHR3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zoho Recruit3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Breezy HR3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JobAdder2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Teamtailor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Greenhouse2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bullhorn1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lever1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about applicant tracking systems
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which applicant tracking system should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best applicant tracking systems in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best applicant tracking system in New Zealand for a small hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“applicant tracking systems”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ats software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is BambooHR or Zoho Recruit more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BambooHR and Zoho Recruit by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten applicant tracking systems we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for BambooHR, Zoho Recruit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Employment Hero | BambooHR | JobAdder | Teamtailor | Workable | Zoho Recruit | Breezy HR | Greenhouse | Bullhorn | Lever |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.8% | 7.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.39% | 0.24% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.7% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 78% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.29% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.8% | 9.4% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.19% | 0.09% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.9% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.2% | 13.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.29% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.4% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.43% | 0.17% | 0.35% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 74.2% | 12% | 6.7% | 3% | 3% | 0.52% | 0.15% | 0.3% | 0% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 74% | 12% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.37% | 0.22% | 0.07% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 76% | 10% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.23% | 0.08% | 0.23% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.2% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.55% | 0.08% | 0.31% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.9% | 7.9% | 7% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
How has the BambooHR and Zoho Recruit comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BambooHR was ahead of Zoho Recruit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BambooHR’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand held steady at 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Recruit’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems in New Zealand moved from 0.39% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand applicant tracking systems in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Zoho Recruit in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 40 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BambooHR’s and Zoho Recruit’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
BambooHR
1 branded search term
- bamboohr
Zoho Recruit
1 branded search term
- zoho recruit
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